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Karta Praw Ofiar Wypadków Drogowych – opublikowany w czerwcu 2011 r.
dokument w postaci ulotki w formacie A 4 przedstawiający zestaw informacji potrzebnych uczestnikowi wypadku drogowego. Karta powstała jako wspólna inicjatywa Ministerstwa Sprawiedliwości, MSWiA oraz Polskiej Izby Ubezpieczeń i zawiera informacje niezbędne ofiarom wypadków drogowych, m.in. obowiązki służb, które jako pierwsze przybywają na miejsce zdarzenia. W dokumencie zwięźle wymieniono również uprawnienia, jakie przysługują pokrzywdzonym w wypadkach drogowych oraz wskazano, w jaki sposób są one realizowane.

Ulotka została opracowana w taki sposób, by ofiara wypadku wiedziała krok po kroku, co robić i czego może oczekiwać od poszczególnych służb (zespołu ratowniczego czy policji). Karta zawiera też porady, o jakie świadczenia od państwa, a jakie od ubezpieczycieli może się domagać ofiara wypadku drogowego, a także krótką informację o możliwym procesie karnym lub cywilnym, jaki może być konieczny po wypadku.

Kartę Praw Ofiar Wypadków Drogowych mają otrzymywać kierowcy samochodów ubezpieczający swe pojazdy od odpowiedzialności cywilnej razem z nowymi polisami. Karta Praw Ofiar Wypadków Drogowych jest materiałem informacyjno-edukacyjnym, do którego nikt nie rości sobie praw autorskich.

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FBI says it has arrested a 'suspected serial killer' responsible for deaths in Missouri and Kansas
By Jenn Selva, CNN
Updated 7:55 PM ET, Tue November 9, 2021
Perez Reed was arrested Friday, the FBI said.
(CNN) The FBI said Monday it has arrested a "suspected serial killer" who it believes is responsible for killing six people and wounding two others across Missouri and Kansas.
Perez Reed, 25, was arrested Friday after getting off a train in Independence, Missouri, the FBI said in a news release.
Investigators said Reed had a ticket to travel from St. Louis from Kansas City, Missouri, and was carrying a .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol at the time of his arrest.
"This caliber matches firearm shell casings found at unsolved shootings in the City and County of St. Louis during September 2021," the news release said. "At least six victims were shot, four fatally, with the same .40 caliber firearm."
CNN has reached out to Reed's attorney for comment. Reed on Friday agreed to answer agents' questions and denied hurting anyone, according to an affidavit in the criminal complaint filed in a Missouri federal court.
The victims were shot between the middle of September and late October, according to the timeline laid out in the affidavit.
Reed lived in St. Louis but had traveled to Kansas City, Kansas, the FBI said. That's where two additional victims were shot and killed, and the manner in which they were killed is consistent with the St. Louis-area shootings, the FBI said.
According to the affidavit, security at the last victim's apartment complex provided law enforcement with a picture of Reed's driver's license, which was used to enter the building. The building's surveillance video showed a Black male with a crescent tattoo on his forehead. That tattoo is consistent with the tattoo seen in Reed's mug shot.
In St. Louis County, Reed is charged with two counts of murder, one count of first-degree assault, and three counts of armed criminal action, according to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Reed was charged with additional counts of murder in the city of St. Louis, stemming from three separate incidents in mid-September. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action as well as first-degree assault or attempt to cause serious physical injury.
So far, Reed has been federally charged with interstate transportation of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, according to the criminal complaint.
Reed has not been charged in relation to crimes detailed in the FBI complaint that occurred in Kansas City, Kansas.
He is being held in federal detention, according to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
CNN's Jennifer Feldman contributed to this report.

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Residents and members from our local business community opened their hearts and their wallets
on Saturday night in support of the Black Dog Institute, the charity at the focus of the inaugural
Mayor's Charity Ball.
Mayor Jenny Whitney said the glamorous charity event was extremely successful raising
$16,709.75 to date for the Black Dog Institute, a not-for-profit organisation and a world leader in
the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness.
"It was wonderful evening and I would like to thank the community, individual contributors and
charity ball sponsors for their overwhelming support in raising money and awareness for mental
health disorders," Mayor Whitney said.
"There were 13 raffle prizes on offer and 12 items went under the hammer during the live auction led by auctioneer, Mark Beale, of Ray White Whitsunday,
"The Whitsunday community showed me they were happy to dig deep for a good cause and I am proud that we will be able to present the Black Dog Institute with a significant donation for their organisation,
"I would also like to give my sincere thanks to local businesses who donated their services and the range of raffle and auction prizes; without your generosity this night would not have been possible,
"Overall it was a fantastic evening focusing on a good cause."
The masquerade event guest speaker, Channel 7 sports presenter Mark Beretta was a highlight
and the audience was entertained by variety performer Daniel Gorski and band REDTIE who
brought sophisticated glamour with a modern vibe to the evening.
Guests were provided with a three-course meal and drinks catered for by the Proserpine
Entertainment Centre.
Mayor Whitney added that the fundraising goal was for $20,000 which was almost achieved.
"Anyone who wasn't able to attend that would like to make a donation and help us reach our goal can do so through our dedicated webpage; your support would be most appreciated."
Donations can be made via the following link – https://give.everydayhero.com/au/mayors-charitymasquerade-ball
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Longitudinal changes in body weight and body composition among women previously treated for breast cancer consuming a high-vegetable, fruit and fiber, low-fat diet.
Eur J Nutr 2005; 44(1):18-25EJ
Excess adiposity has been shown to be associated with increased risk for breast cancer recurrence, and a plant-based eating pattern has been hypothesized to be protective. Whether a plant-based diet without specific energy goals will result in weight loss or changes in body composition in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer has not been fully explored.
AIM OF THE STUDY
This study was conducted to identify changes in body weight, anthropometric measures, and body composition over a four year period in a sub-sample of breast cancer survivors participating in a dietary intervention targeting increased intake of vegetables, fruit and fiber and decreased dietary fat intake.
This randomized, controlled dietary intervention study compared longitudinal changes in intakes, body weight, waist:hip ratio (WHR), body mass index (BMI) and body composition by treatment group among fifty-two women previously treated for Stage I, II, or IIIA breast cancer from the Arizona site of the Women's Healthy Eating and Living Study. The dietary intervention aimed for eight servings of fruit and vegetables, 30 g fiber, < or = 20% total energy from fat per day, as well as daily intake of vegetable juice. The comparison group was advised to follow general dietary guidelines for cancer prevention.
The dietary intervention resulted in a significant and sustained increase in fiber, fruit, vegetable, and vegetable juice consumption (p < 0.05) among intervention group subjects as compared to comparison group subjects. The first 6 months resulted in a reduction in body weight and body fat among the intervention group subjects while the comparison group subjects remained stable. Subsequent measurements, at 12, 24 or 36, and 48 months, showed no significant differences in mean body weight, BMI, WHR, or body composition by study group. Also, no significant changes in these measures were demonstrated for either study group between baseline and 48 months.
The dietary intervention efforts resulted in significant changes in diet toward an increase in plant foods and a decrease in dietary fat. Changes in weight, WHR, BMI, and body composition were not different over time or by study group assignment. Interventions that promote a plant-based diet without specific energy restriction do not appear to promote changes in body weight or body composition in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. To adequately examine the role of energy restriction in reducing obesity-associated breast cancer recurrence, future interventions should include prescribed energy imbalance either through reduced intake and/or increased expenditure.
Thomson CA
Dept. of Nutritional Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0038, USA. cthomson@email.arizona.edu
Rock CL
Giuliano AR
Newton TR
Cui H
Reid PM
Green TL
Alberts DS
Women's Healthy Eating & Living Study Group
AdolescentAdultAgedArizonaBody CompositionBody Mass IndexBody WeightBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastDiet, Fat-RestrictedDietary FiberFemaleFruitHumansMiddle AgedVegetablesWaist-Hip Ratio
Thomson, Cynthia A., et al. "Longitudinal Changes in Body Weight and Body Composition Among Women Previously Treated for Breast Cancer Consuming a High-vegetable, Fruit and Fiber, Low-fat Diet." European Journal of Nutrition, vol. 44, no. 1, 2005, pp. 18-25.
Thomson CA, Rock CL, Giuliano AR, et al. Longitudinal changes in body weight and body composition among women previously treated for breast cancer consuming a high-vegetable, fruit and fiber, low-fat diet. Eur J Nutr. 2005;44(1):18-25.
Thomson, C. A., Rock, C. L., Giuliano, A. R., Newton, T. R., Cui, H., Reid, P. M., ... Alberts, D. S. (2005). Longitudinal changes in body weight and body composition among women previously treated for breast cancer consuming a high-vegetable, fruit and fiber, low-fat diet. European Journal of Nutrition, 44(1), pp. 18-25.
Thomson CA, et al. Longitudinal Changes in Body Weight and Body Composition Among Women Previously Treated for Breast Cancer Consuming a High-vegetable, Fruit and Fiber, Low-fat Diet. Eur J Nutr. 2005;44(1):18-25. PubMed PMID: 15309460.
TY - JOUR T1 - Longitudinal changes in body weight and body composition among women previously treated for breast cancer consuming a high-vegetable, fruit and fiber, low-fat diet. AU - Thomson,Cynthia A, AU - Rock,Cheryl L, AU - Giuliano,Anna R, AU - Newton,Tara R, AU - Cui,Haiyan, AU - Reid,Phyllis M, AU - Green,Tina L, AU - Alberts,David S, AU - ,, Y1 - 2004/03/05/ PY - 2003/09/03/received PY - 2004/01/08/accepted PY - 2004/8/17/pubmed PY - 2006/8/5/medline PY - 2004/8/17/entrez SP - 18 EP - 25 JF - European journal of nutrition JO - Eur J Nutr VL - 44 IS - 1 N2 - BACKGROUND: Excess adiposity has been shown to be associated with increased risk for breast cancer recurrence, and a plant-based eating pattern has been hypothesized to be protective. Whether a plant-based diet without specific energy goals will result in weight loss or changes in body composition in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer has not been fully explored. AIM OF THE STUDY: This study was conducted to identify changes in body weight, anthropometric measures, and body composition over a four year period in a sub-sample of breast cancer survivors participating in a dietary intervention targeting increased intake of vegetables, fruit and fiber and decreased dietary fat intake. METHODS: This randomized, controlled dietary intervention study compared longitudinal changes in intakes, body weight, waist:hip ratio (WHR), body mass index (BMI) and body composition by treatment group among fifty-two women previously treated for Stage I, II, or IIIA breast cancer from the Arizona site of the Women's Healthy Eating and Living Study. The dietary intervention aimed for eight servings of fruit and vegetables, 30 g fiber, < or = 20% total energy from fat per day, as well as daily intake of vegetable juice. The comparison group was advised to follow general dietary guidelines for cancer prevention. RESULTS: The dietary intervention resulted in a significant and sustained increase in fiber, fruit, vegetable, and vegetable juice consumption (p < 0.05) among intervention group subjects as compared to comparison group subjects. The first 6 months resulted in a reduction in body weight and body fat among the intervention group subjects while the comparison group subjects remained stable. Subsequent measurements, at 12, 24 or 36, and 48 months, showed no significant differences in mean body weight, BMI, WHR, or body composition by study group. Also, no significant changes in these measures were demonstrated for either study group between baseline and 48 months. CONCLUSIONS: The dietary intervention efforts resulted in significant changes in diet toward an increase in plant foods and a decrease in dietary fat. Changes in weight, WHR, BMI, and body composition were not different over time or by study group assignment. Interventions that promote a plant-based diet without specific energy restriction do not appear to promote changes in body weight or body composition in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. To adequately examine the role of energy restriction in reducing obesity-associated breast cancer recurrence, future interventions should include prescribed energy imbalance either through reduced intake and/or increased expenditure. SN - 1436-6207 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/15309460/Longitudinal_changes_in_body_weight_and_body_composition_among_women_previously_treated_for_breast_cancer_consuming_a_high_vegetable_fruit_and_fiber_low_fat_diet_ L2 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-004-0487-x DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -
Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast
Diet, Fat-Restricted
Reduction in fat intake is not associated with weight loss in most women after breast cancer diagnosis: evidence from a randomized controlled trial.
Achieving substantial changes in eating behavior among women previously treated for breast cancer--an overview of the intervention.
An ad libitum, very low-fat diet results in weight loss and changes in nutrient intakes in postmenopausal women.
The polyp prevention trial continued follow-up study: no effect of a low-fat, high-fiber, high-fruit, and -vegetable diet on adenoma recurrence eight years after randomization.
Methods to increase fruit and vegetable intake with and without a decrease in fat intake: compliance and effects on body weight in the nutrition and breast health study.
The effects of a high-fruit and -vegetable, high-fiber, low-fat dietary intervention on serum concentrations of insulin, glucose, IGF-I and IGFBP-3.
Changes in dietary intake after diagnosis of breast cancer.
Increase in cruciferous vegetable intake in women previously treated for breast cancer participating in a dietary intervention trial.
Telephone counseling promotes dietary change in healthy adults: results of a pilot trial.
Influence of a diet very high in vegetables, fruit, and fiber and low in fat on prognosis following treatment for breast cancer: the Women's Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) randomized trial.


Reebok hosted its Fall/Winter Press Preview this week at 201 Mulberry. The brand transformed our white box space with custom branding and zen decor elements. This set the stage for Mndfll to lead attendees through a guided meditation session to kick off the day. Following came a day of appointments with the press to view Reebok's soon to be launched collection. Crossfit Guru Kenny Santucci led an intense evening workout to wrap the event. Under the#bemorehuman campaign, which launched in 2015, Reebok continuously aims to inspire their clients to not only take care of the body but also the mind. Reebok's new products this season challenge people to slow their mind and to reflect and refocus. A special thanks to our friends at Mixed Greens Event Design for transforming the space so beautifully.


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Cursed by Thomas Wheeler,
Frank Miller (Illustrator)
Synopsis (via Goodreads): Soon to be a Netflix original series!
The Lady of the Lake is the true hero in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Thomas Wheeler and legendary artist, producer, and director Frank Miller (300, Batman: The Dark Night Returns, Sin City). Featuring 8 full color and 30 black-and-white pieces of original artwork by Frank Miller. Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King.
But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen?
Nimue grew up an outcast. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her desperate to leave…
That is, until her entire village is slaughtered by Red Paladins, and Nimue's fate is forever altered. Charged by her dying mother to reunite an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer, Nimue is now her people's only hope. Her mission leaves little room for revenge, but the growing power within her can think of little else.
Nimue teams up with a charming mercenary named Arthur and refugee Fey Folk from across England. She wields a sword meant for the one true king, battling paladins and the armies of a corrupt king. She struggles to unite her people, avenge her family, and discover the truth about her destiny.
But perhaps the one thing that can change Destiny itself is found at the edge of a blade.
Cursed wasn't a terrible book, but I never felt compelled to pick it up. I kept choosing to read other books instead, which is why I wasn't able to finish this one before its release date. The characters were flat and uninteresting, and I wasn't able to connect with them or their individual stories. Merlin is a drunk. A manipulative, ridiculous drunk that didn't contribute much to the story. Arthur can't decide if he wants to be dependable or flaky, and Nimue was a very one-dimensional main character that rarely made her own decisions. She was either following the orders of others, or doing what the Hidden and the Sword of Power compelled her to do.
The story is also very violent, and actually made me feel sick to my stomach. The deaths were gruesome on their own, but when the atrocities were committed against children... infants... I can't. Especially when one of the babies is later used to convey a message from the Hidden, like some twisted reanimated zombie doll.
Additionally, I didn't care for the random illustrations peppered in throughout the story. They were odd and distracting. I normally like Frank Miller's work, but the artwork in Cursed missed the mark for me.
I thought the overall concept was unique and had the potential to be interesting, but I wasn't captivated by the story. The Fey twist on Arthurian legend was promising, but I wish they'd expanded on the different clans and variations of Fey. I also felt like there were gaps in the story when we went from one chapter to the next. It always took me a few minutes to figure out who was speaking and where they were. I think the structure of the book could have been a little smoother, but maybe it will transition better as a television series.
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
Synopsis (via Goodreads): A speculative thriller in the vein of The Handmaid's Tale and The Power. Optioned by Universal and Elizabeth Banks to be a major motion picture!
"A visceral, darkly haunting fever dream of a novel and an absolute page-turner. Liggett's deeply suspenseful book brilliantly explores the high cost of a misogynistic world that denies women power and does it with a heart-in-your-throat, action-driven story that's equal parts horror-laden fairy tale, survival story, romance, and resistance manifesto. I couldn't stop reading." – Libba Bray, New York Times bestselling author
Survive the year.
No one speaks of the grace year. It's forbidden.
In Garner County, girls are told they have the power to lure grown men from their beds, to drive women mad with jealousy. They believe their very skin emits a powerful aphrodisiac, the potent essence of youth, of a girl on the edge of womanhood. That's why they're banished for their sixteenth year, to release their magic into the wild so they can return purified and ready for marriage. But not all of them will make it home alive.
Sixteen-year-old Tierney James dreams of a better life—a society that doesn't pit friend against friend or woman against woman, but as her own grace year draws near, she quickly realizes that it's not just the brutal elements they must fear. It's not even the poachers in the woods, men who are waiting for a chance to grab one of the girls in order to make a fortune on the black market. Their greatest threat may very well be each other.
With sharp prose and gritty realism, The Grace Year examines the complex and sometimes twisted relationships between girls, the women they eventually become, and the difficult decisions they make in-between.
"To be at odds with your nature, what everyone expects from you, is a life of constant struggle."
I know people are raving about The Grace Year, so I'm going to preemptively apologize for any toes I might step on. What can I say? I'm a terrible dancer.
First of all, the setting was vague. Did they live in some sort of secluded community? A compound? Where they a cult of some sort and the girls just didn't realize it? What is going on in the rest of the world? Vikings are occasionally mentioned, so does this book take place shortly after that? They don't have cars or electricity from what I can tell, but even the people that live on the outskirts seemed connected to the community. Surely they would have left if they had other options? I needed more details about the world they lived in, and how their community originated. I felt like I was playing a video game where only part of the map was visible to me.
Secondly, the characters made me batshit crazy. People aren't supposed to talk about what happens during the grace year, but details and stories trickled through the cracks. Parents and siblings send their daughters and sisters away to succumb to madness and death every year, and for what? Nonexistent magic (guessing here)? A way for men to exert control over the women? There were way more women in the community, and they should have done more to protect their families. They've survived hell on earth, witnessed unbelievable cruelty, yet stand idly by as it happens to others.
The girls in this book are sixteen, and I felt like they were incredibly violent for teenagers. What sane person wants to willingly hurt someone else? I get that these girls were likely drugged by the water supply, or the rations they were given (just a guess), which is what led to their madness, but they were catty and cruel long before that. Small spoiler: Girls were committing suicide before they even reached the encampment. Also, why was everyone so willing to drink from Kiersten's cup of crazy? Surely, they could logically see that Tierney was trying to provide for the group and make sure they survived for the entire year? Why didn't the unveiled girls stick together and prevent Kiersten from asserting "God-like" powers over everyone else? And their magic? Pshh. Why would they believe any of that? I know, I know, I know... they've been conditioned their entire lives, and sometimes it's easier to just believe what you want. However, was there not a single working brain among them? Even Tierney made stupid decisions. She should have taken the axe and lopped Kiersten's head off the second she started hurting others for her own sick amusement.
Thirdly, what purpose to the poachers serve? Where did they come from? They obviously have some connection with the community, but I cannot fathom how they can hunt and kill young girls for pleasure. It was a game to them... the brutality and death. They would torture children for hours, but why were they hunting them in the first place? (I'm sure this is answered later on in the book!) It made me ill to see how quickly people turned on each other. It wasn't necessarily to save themselves, but for the joy of hurting someone else. Girls go through this every year, and no one talks about it? I know it's "forbidden," but the parents should have done more to protect their children.
Lastly, there are no chapters in this book! I like to read from chapter to chapter, but I think there are four total breaks in the book. Sections? Not cool. There were plenty of moments when a new chapter could have started, or at least a chapter break.
Everything about The Grace Year felt disorganized, and the characters were unbelievably frustrating. Why? Why? Why? Why go through something that horrific and then make your children experience the same terror and madness? What parent does that? I think this book had potential, but I often found myself annoyed and angry. Again, a lot of people have really enjoyed The Grace Year, so check out some other reviews first!
By Lindsi at Do You Dog-Ear? on October 31, 2019 18 comments:
Labels: ARC, Cursed, Frank Miller, Kim Liggett, NetGalley, The Grace Year, Thomas Wheeler
My Weekly Pull is something I do every Wednesday (when the stars align in my favor) to show which comics I had pulled for me that week! If you're into comics, or you're looking to start, please join me! If you decide to do your own post, there's a link-up at the bottom. I would love to stop by and check it out!
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #13 by Tom Taylor, Ken Lashley
Excalibur #1 by Tini Howard, Marcus To, Mike Del Mundo
Marvel Zombies Resurrection #1 by Philip Kennedy Johnson, Leonard Kirk, Junggeun Yoon
Transformers Galaxies #2 by Tyler Bleszinski, Livio Ramondelli
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance #2 by Nicole Andelfinger, Matias Balsa, Mona Finden
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #99 by Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman, Dave Wachter
Kick-Ass #18 by Steve Niles, Marcelo Frusin
Red Goblin Red Death #1 by Patrick Gleason, Pete Woods, Philip Tan
Savage Avengers Annual #1 by Gerry Duggan, Ron Garney, Mike Deodato Jr.
Venom #19 by Donny Cates, Iban Coello, Kyle Hotz
Marvel Zombies Resurrection is going to be the perfect Halloween read! I'm also really looking forward to the second issue of The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance. Excalibur is new to me, but the synopsis was interesting and I couldn't resist this variant cover! I'm loving the 80's-vibe.
Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli &
Aisha Saeed
Expected publication: February 4th 2020
Synopsis (via Goodreads): New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed have crafted a resonant, funny, and memorable story about the power of love and resistance.
Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate—as long as he's behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let's face it, speaking at all to almost anyone), Jamie's a choke artist. There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes…until he meets Maya.
Maya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing—with some awkward dude she hardly knows—is beyond her.
MAYBE SO
Going door to door isn't exactly glamorous, but maybe it's not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer—and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural romance of the century is another thing entirely.
By Lindsi at Do You Dog-Ear? on October 30, 2019 6 comments:
Labels: Aisha Saeed, Becky Albertalli, Can't-Wait Wednesday, Comics, My Weekly Pull, Yes No Maybe So
Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart
[Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway]
Hello! Welcome to the next stop on the Scars Like Wings blog tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. I am thrilled to share my thoughts on this book with you! Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom!
Title: SCARS LIKE WINGS
Author: Erin Stewart
Pub. Date: October 1, 2019
Relatable, heartbreaking, and real, this is a story of resilience--the perfect novel for readers of powerful contemporary fiction like Girl in Pieces and Every Last Word.
Before, I was a million things. Now I'm only one. The Burned Girl.
Ava Lee has lost everything there is to lose: Her parents. Her best friend. Her home. Even her face. She doesn't need a mirror to know what she looks like--she can see her reflection in the eyes of everyone around her.
A year after the fire that destroyed her world, her aunt and uncle have decided she should go back to high school. Be "normal" again. Whatever that is. Ava knows better. There is no normal for someone like her. And forget making friends--no one wants to be seen with the Burned Girl, now or ever.
But when Ava meets a fellow survivor named Piper, she begins to feel like maybe she doesn't have to face the nightmare alone. Sarcastic and blunt, Piper isn't afraid to push Ava out of her comfort zone. Piper introduces Ava to Asad, a boy who loves theater just as much as she does, and slowly, Ava tries to create a life again. Yet Piper is fighting her own battle, and soon Ava must decide if she's going to fade back into her scars . . . or let the people by her side help her fly.
"A heartfelt and unflinching look at the reality of being a burn survivor and at the scars we all carry. This book is for everyone, burned or not, who has ever searched for a light in the darkness." --Stephanie Nielson, New York Times bestselling author of Heaven Is Here and a burn survivor
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I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.
Scars Like Wings was a very breathtaking and emotional read. I was hooked from the very first page! The writing is incredible, and the author really endears you to her characters. I flew through the pages, because I needed to know what happened with Ava, Piper, and Asad. They were all very compelling characters, and I really enjoyed getting to know them and their individual personalities. I would have liked to know more about Asad specifically, but Ava and Piper were clearly the focus (this wasn't a bad thing, but I felt like Asad had more story to tell).
In addition to the wonderful friendships, there's a dash of mystery peppered in throughout the story. We slowly see how Ava and Piper's accidents happened, which added wonderfully complex layers to the story. Asad was there for comedic relief, and I thought he was absolutely adorable! His Broadway references and puns were subtle but always on the nose. Piper's brand of humor was a little darker, but no less appreciated. I liked that she embraced herself in front of Ava, and hate that she was secretly struggling with her own issues.
Kenzie's mean girl persona was the only aspect of this book that I had trouble believing. She took a lot of anger and frustration out on Ava, and her actions were unbelievably cruel. I know teenagers aren't the best at communicating their feelings, but making fun of someone for their appearance, and also trying to remove them from an activity because you dislike something about them, was going too far. The author tried to shed a more forgiving light on her at the end, but I had no sympathy for the girl that repeatedly made Ava feel bad about herself and what she had to offer.
I thought the journal entries were a clever addition the story, since it allowed us to see a different side of Ava, and offered a very honest perspective. She's someone you want to root for, and I really liked seeing her take steps to reclaim her life, despite how destroyed she felt inside and out.
I cannot praise Scars Like Wings enough! It was a story that grabbed my heartstrings from the very first page, and I know it's a story I'm going to think about for a long, long time.
Labels: ARC, Blog Tour, Erin Stewart, Giveaway, NetGalley, Rockstar Book Tours, Scars Like Wings
The Fire Keeper (The Storm Runner, #2)
by J.C. Cervantes, Irvin Rodriguez (Illustrations)
[Blog Tour: Spotlight & Giveaway]
Hello! Welcome to the next stop on the blog tour for The Fire Keeper hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Initially, I was going to review this book for the tour, but my copy of the book never arrived (warehouse woes). However, I do get to share this lovely spotlight post with you -- whoo! Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom!
Title: THE FIRE KEEPER
Author: J.C. Cervantes, Irvin Rodriguez (Illustrations)
Pub. Date: September 3, 2019
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents
Zane Obispo's new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can't control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his father, the Maya god Hurakan); there's a painful rift between him and his dog ever since she became a hell hound; and he doesn't know what to do with his feelings for Brooks.
One day he discovers that by writing the book about his misadventures with the Maya gods, he unintentionally put other godborn children at risk. Unless Zane can find the godborns before the gods do, they will be killed. To make matters worse, Zane learns that Hurakan is scheduled to be executed. Zane knows he must rescue him, no matter the cost. Can he accomplish both tasks without the gods detecting him, or will he end up a permanent resident of the underworld?
In this cleverly plotted sequel to The Storm Runner, the gang is back together again with spirited new characters, sneaky gods, unlikely alliances, and secrets darker than Zane could ever have imagined. Secrets that will change him forever.
About J.C.:
J.C. Cervantes is the New York Times best-selling author of The Storm Runner, The Fire Keeper, and Tortilla Sun. Her books have appeared on national lists, including the American Booksellers Association New Voices, Barnes and Noble's Best Young Reader Books, and Favorite MG Science Fiction/Fantasy Top Ten Books, as well as Amazon's Best Books of the Month. She has earned multiple awards and recognitions, including the New Mexico Book Award, and the Zia Book Award.
J.C. lives in New Mexico (otherwise known as the Land of Enchantment) can read, write, and talk backwards, always roots for the underdog, and believes in magic.
Her work is represented by Holly Root at Root Literary.
3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE FIRE KEEPER, US Only.
Labels: Blog Tour, Giveaway, Irvin Rodriguez, J.C. Cervantes, Rockstar Book Tours, Spotlight, The Fire Keeper, The Storm Runner
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
Synopsis (via Goodreads): Sam Brandis was Tate Jones's first: Her first love. Her first everything. Including her first heartbreak.
During a whirlwind two-week vacation abroad, Sam and Tate fell for each other in only the way that first loves do: sharing all of their hopes, dreams, and deepest secrets along the way. Sam was the first, and only, person that Tate—the long-lost daughter of one of the world's biggest film stars—ever revealed her identity to. So when it became clear her trust was misplaced, her world shattered for good.
Fourteen years later, Tate, now an up-and-coming actress, only thinks about her first love every once in a blue moon. When she steps onto the set of her first big break, he's the last person she expects to see. Yet here Sam is, the same charming, confident man she knew, but even more alluring than she remembered. Forced to confront the man who betrayed her, Tate must ask herself if it's possible to do the wrong thing for the right reason… and whether "once in a lifetime" can come around twice.
With Christina Lauren's signature "beautifully written and remarkably compelling" (Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author) prose and perfect for fans of Emily Giffin and Jennifer Weiner, Twice in a Blue Moon is an unforgettable and moving novel of young love and second chances.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners and the "delectable, moving" (Entertainment Weekly) My Favorite Half-Night Stand comes a modern love story about what happens when your first love reenters your life when you least expect it...
"I don't know why people think permanent denial is better than temporary disappointment."
I had really high expectations for Twice in a Blue Moon after reading and loving the last few books written by this duo. Unfortunately, the story was mostly disappointing.
My first complaint would be the character's ages. Tate and Sam meet when they are 18 and 21 respectively, and then fourteen years pass before the story picks back up. However, Tate and Sam still act like they did when they were together in London. It was like they never grew up, which was really weird since now they're both in their 30's. Whenever something happened, I had to remind myself that they were waaaay older, because their actions and responses felt immature for their current ages. I wish we'd seen some really obvious character growth, but it just wasn't there.
Additionally, Tate's relationship with her father really bothered me. She claims to be her own person now, but still lets him impact how she feels about herself. The guy has done nothing to earn her respect or her love, yet she freely gives him both. It didn't make sense that she was intimated by him, especially after being very successful herself. I also found it hard to believe that she would let him lie about their past together without calling him on his bullshit (very intricate and excessive lies). I don't know how PR and all that jazz works, but the man was selfish and shouldn't've gotten away with so much.
At the end of the book, I thought there would finally be a confrontation between Tate and her father, or we'd see more confidence and conviction from our leading lady. Sadly, while the ending implies Tate is going to "set the record straight," we don't actually see any of that. A lot of the story was left unresolved, and I wish the authors had written an epilogue or something that addressed all of the loose ends. There were serious issues that needed to be discussed before the book's conclusion.
I felt like the characters in Twice in a Blue Moon lacked authenticity and believability. The book takes place on the set of a movie being filmed, but I never felt like I was fully there for the experience. I was always an outsider looking in, and I want to feel like I'm a part of the story. Honestly, it was a quick read once I sat down and told myself I was going to finish the book, but I didn't feel compelled to pick it up. The before period was probably more interesting than the after, but things progressed slowly throughout the entire book.
The initial friendship and subsequent relationship between Tate and Sam was really sweet. I was completely swept up in their London romance, despite knowing it wasn't going to end well (it's in the synopsis). They were adorable together and so clearly in love, so the lack of communication for fourteen years wasn't entirely believable. I felt like the Sam from before would have reached out, despite the reasons he gives later on for not doing so. It felt out of character for him. "But then I touch you, and it's like every fantasy I ever had coming true." Instead of giving Tate the benefit of the doubt, he opted to play the villain in their story.
A bookish pet peeve: miscommunication plays a role in this one. Tate overhears something and makes assumptions, but doesn't think to ask Sam about it.
I did enjoy most of the secondary characters, although I wish they'd had larger roles. It would've been nice to see something happen with Charlie and Nick, or even Trey and someone on set. Maybe if the four of them had spent more time together? I don't know. It was like we were stuck on an endless loop with Tate. The stuff with her father, and then everything with Sam... we just went in circles. I also don't think Tate should have been so blindsided. What she found surprising was ridiculously obvious and sadly predictable. In the end, Twice in a Blue Moon wasn't a terrible read, but I did expect more going into it.
Labels: ARC, Christina Lauren, NetGalley, Twice in a Blue Moon
The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
Hello! Welcome to the next stop on the blog tour for The Last True Poets of the Sea hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Initially, I was going to review this book for the tour, but my copy of the book never arrived (insert tears here). However, I do get to share this lovely spotlight post with you -- whoo! Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom!
Title: THE LAST TRUE POETS OF THE SEA
Author: Julia Drake
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
The Larkin family isn't just lucky—they persevere. At least that's what Violet and her younger brother, Sam, were always told. When the Lyric sank off the coast of Maine, their great-great-great-grandmother didn't drown like the rest of the passengers. No, Fidelia swam to shore, fell in love, and founded Lyric, Maine, the town Violet and Sam returned to every summer.
But wrecks seem to run in the family: Tall, funny, musical Violet can't stop partying with the wrong people. And, one beautiful summer day, brilliant, sensitive Sam attempts to take his own life.
Shipped back to Lyric while Sam is in treatment, Violet is haunted by her family's missing piece-the lost shipwreck she and Sam dreamed of discovering when they were children. Desperate to make amends, Violet embarks on a wildly ambitious mission: locate the Lyric, lain hidden in a watery grave for over a century.
She finds a fellow wreck hunter in Liv Stone, an amateur local historian whose sparkling intelligence and guarded gray eyes make Violet ache in an exhilarating new way. Whether or not they find the Lyric, the journey Violet takes-and the bridges she builds along the way-may be the start of something like survival.
Epic, funny, and sweepingly romantic, The Last True Poets of the Sea is an astonishing debut about the strength it takes to swim up from a wreck.
About Julia:
Julia Drake grew up outside Philadelphia. As a teenager, she played some of Shakespeare's best heroines in her high school theater program and their stories would stay with her forever. She received her BA in Spanish from Williams College, and her MFA in creative writing from Columbia University, where she also taught writing to first-year students.
She currently works as a book coach for aspiring writers and teaches creative writing classes for Writopia Lab, a nonprofit that fosters love of writing in young adults. She lives in San Francisco with her partner and their rescue rabbit, Ned.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads
3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE LAST TRUE POETS OF THE SEA, US Only.
Labels: Blog Tour, Giveaway, Julia Drake, Rockstar Book Tours, Spotlight, The Last True Poets of the Sea
Amazing Mary Jane #1 by Leah Williams, Carlos E. Gomez, Humberto Ramos
Marauders #1 by Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, Russell Dauterman
Absolute Carnage Lethal Protectors #3 by Frank Tieri, Flaviano, Greg Smallwood
Amazing Spider-Man Full Circle #1 by Nick Spencer, Chris Bachalo, Rod Reis
Amazing Spider-Man #32 by Nick Spencer, Patrick Gleason, Mahmud Asrar
Punisher Kill Krew #4 by Gerry Duggan, Juan Ferreyra
Both of my comics are new, so I'm not entirely sure what to expect! However, I am familiar with the writers. Gerry Duggan is writing Marauders and I've enjoyed his work in the past (Deadpool & Guardians of the Galaxy). I haven't read anything X-Men related in awhile (unless you count The New Mutants: War Children, which I don't), and hope this one doesn't disappoint!
Leah Williams is also writing the new Gwenpool comic -- which I'm not loving -- so hopefully her MJ is better than her Gwen!
Girls Like Us by Randi Pink
Expected publication: October 29th 2019
Synopsis (via Goodreads): Set in the summer of 1972, this moving YA historical novel is narrated by teen girls from different backgrounds with one thing in common: Each girl is dealing with pregnancy.
Four teenage girls. Four different stories. What they all have in common is that they're dealing with unplanned pregnancies.
In rural Georgia, Izella is wise beyond her years, but burdened with the responsibility of her older sister, Ola, who has found out she's pregnant. Their young neighbor, Mississippi, is also pregnant, but doesn't fully understand the extent of her predicament. When her father sends her to Chicago to give birth, she meets the final narrator, Susan, who is white and the daughter of an anti-choice senator.
Randi Pink masterfully weaves four lives into a larger story – as timely as ever – about a woman's right to choose her future.
I have a feeling Girls Like Us is going to be a very emotional read!
Labels: Can't-Wait Wednesday, Comics, Girls Like Us, My Weekly Pull, Randi Pink
Once & Future (#1-2) by Kieron Gillen,
Dan Mora & Tamra Bonvillain (Illustrators)
Synopsis (via Goodreads): When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead to gain power, ex-monster hunter Bridgette McGuire escapes her retirement home and pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to defeat a legendary threat.
Bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus) explore the mysteries of the past, the complicated truths of our history and the power of family to save the day…especially if that family has secret bunkers of ancient weapons and decades of experience hunting the greatest monsters in Britain's history!
I am loving this series -- hooked from the very first page! The first issue sold out waaaay before it's release date, and they ended up doing three or four additional printings (which also sold out). This all happened before the first issue was actually published! I was fortunate enough to snag a first printing, but only because I pre-ordered this one in advance (yay newsletters!). After reading the synopsis, how could I not? However, all of the other covers are amazing, and I was tempted to buy one of each!
If you like fantasy or retellings, Once & Future is definitely worth reading! There's also a badass grandma barely blinking at monsters, which I thought was a wonderful addition to the story. Her grandson, Duncan, has no idea what's happening, or who his grandmother really is. Their relationship is realistic and also hilarious. She has no problem tossing a spear at him, or telling him to run and run fast, while she looks for something. I really like this duo, and I'm so happy they decided to make this an ongoing series instead of a mini. I cannot wait to see what adventures they go on!
New Mutants: War Children (#1)
by Chris Claremont,
Bill Sienkiewicz (Illustrator)
Synopsis (via Goodreads): Don't miss this momentous event as legendary creators CHRIS CLAREMONT and BILL SIENKIEWICZ reunite with Magik, Wolfsbane, Cannonball, Cypher, Mirage, Karma, and Sunspot to share this never before told story of the New Mutants' past! When Warlock experiences a nightmare, he begins going haywire, and it's up to his friends to save him! But as Warlock grows more frenzied, they should be worrying about being able to save themselves…and doubly so when Magik's inner demon, Darkchylde, threatens to break free! Also, a special guest appearance by none other than Kitty Pryde!
I hate to say it, but The New Mutants: War Children was bad. The author assumed a lot of the reader, so the circumstances of the story were poorly explained. Additionally, the characters were familiar but also unrecognizable. If I hadn't read a similar series previously, I wouldn't have known who they were or what they were doing. A new reader will likely have a difficult time with this one, and it's not fair to assume everyone will have a base knowledge of the world being written about. There has to be some context and background information.
The story was all over the place and I felt like it went on forever. They're trying to find their friend and prevent him from doing something bad (needed more details), but there was nothing leading up to that moment. We go from one thing to the next with very little explanation, and then the story ends. I wish I could say the illustrations saved this one for me, because I typically enjoy Sienkiewicz's style, but this was just terrible. Everything was blurred and out of focus, or scratchy and unidentifiable, and there was a lot going on. If The New Mutants: War Children hadn't been a comic, I probably wouldn't have finished it.
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of
Resistance (#1) by Nicole Andelfinger,
Mona Finden, Matias Basla, &
Miquel Muerto (Illustrators)
Synopsis (via Goodreads): Return to another world, another time…in the age of wonder. The Skeksis reign over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion in the air. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their stories started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra.
Based on a story by Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger (Lumberjanes) and Matias Basla (Sparrowhawk) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, streaming on Netflix this August.
I thought this was a wonderful first issue for Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. I haven't watched the new Netflix series yet, but The Dark Crystal is one of my favorite childhood movies. I recently watched it with my son and realized I'd forgotten about some of the darker aspects of the story -- whoops! He said it wasn't too scary, but that he didn't want to watch it again, haha.
New Gelflings are introduced, familiar creatures make an appearance, and we see a world that existed before the destruction that led to The Dark Crystal. Skeksis are portrayed as protectors, although I suspect they have ulterior motives based on what I already know about them. Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance was a solid first issue that has me looking forward to the next one!
Spider-Man (#1) by J.J. Abrams,
Henry Adams, Olivier Coipel
& Sara Pichelli (Illustrators)
Synopsis (via Goodreads): The most shocking and incredible comic of 2019 is here as J.J. ABRAMS (STAR WARS, STAR TREK, SUPER 8) and his son HENRY ABRAMS are joined by superstar artist SARA PICHELLI (MILES MORALES, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) team up for SPIDER-MAN! What do they have planned for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson?! Who is Cadaverous?! The Modern Master of Mystery Makes His Marvel this September!
First of all, WHAT THE FUCK J.J. ABRAMS? HOW COULD YOU? Second, that was one hell of a first issue! I was definitely not expecting that particular twist, but I can see how it impacts the rest of the story. That doesn't mean I have to like it!
This new Spider-Man is likely going to be about Peter and MJ's son, Ben. I love it when we see what our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is like with kids, which is one of the reasons I enjoyed Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows so much (they had a daughter in that one). Ben is an emotional teenager that doesn't get a long with his father, which is plenty interesting on its own since Peter Parker is the father in this scenario. Aunt May is also alive and kicking, and she's one of my all-time favorite comic book characters!
I'm not sure how this story is going to play out, since things have already happened very differently from what I was expecting, so this should be interesting! If you like Spider-Man, be sure check this one out!
Labels: Chris Claremont, J.J. Abrams, Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Kieron Gillen, New Mutants: War Children, Nicole Andelfinger, Once & Future, Spider-Man
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
Hello! Welcome to the next stop on the 10 Blind Dates blog tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. I'm thrilled I get to share my thoughts on this book with you! Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom!
Title: 10 BLIND DATES
Author: Ashley Elston
Sophie wants one thing for Christmas-a little freedom from her overprotective parents. So when they decide to spend Christmas in South Louisiana with her very pregnant older sister, Sophie is looking forward to some much needed private (read: make-out) time with her long-term boyfriend, Griffin. Except it turns out that Griffin wants a little freedom from their relationship.
Heartbroken, Sophie flees to her grandparents' house, where the rest of her boisterous extended family is gathered for the holiday. That's when her Nonna devises a (not so) brilliant plan: Over the next ten days, Sophie will be set up on ten different blind dates by different family members. Like her sweet cousin Sara, who sets her up with a hot guy at an exclusive underground party. Or her crazy aunt Patrice, who signs Sophie up for a lead role in a living nativity. With a boy who barely reaches her shoulder. And a screaming baby.
When Griffin turns up unexpectedly and begs for a second chance, Sophie feels more confused than ever. Because maybe, just maybe, she's started to have feelings for someone else . . . Someone who is definitely not available.
This is going to be the worst Christmas break ever . . . or is it?
"This piece-by-piece romance doesn't need its Christmas theme to sell, but it makes it glitter all the more."—Booklist
"In a funny holiday romance that has Sophie dog-sitting in a hockey rink, watching porn at a drive-in theater, and playing the Virgin Mary in a middle school Nativity, Elston cleverly reflects the family members' personalities through their choices of dates for Sophie."—Publishers Weekly
10 Blind Dates was my first holiday read of the year! I'm happy to report it was heartwarming and absolutely adorable. I loved the family dynamics! Most of the characters in this book were related, and I really enjoyed seeing how they interacted with each other. There were so many aunts, uncles, and cousins! It would've been easy to get lost in the chaos, but there was something comforting about it too.
I do have a couple of issues... the first one being the number of blind dates Sophie goes on. It was pretty obvious from the beginning who she would end up with, so after a certain point the dates started to feel like a waste of time. I would've liked to see their relationship develop a little more, but it's just a brief blip at the end. Additionally, her relationship with Griffin was weird. He was a stalker, and I really wish that had been addressed. He messaged her nonstop after the breakup, commented on what she was doing with other guys, and showed up unexpectedly on multiple occasions (even going so far as to reach out to one of her cousins for information about where she'd be). It was icky. He was icky.
The dates themselves were super fun, and I'm actually a little jealous of her adventures! I'm happy I was able to live vicariously through her, if only for a few hours. The family hijinks and shenanigans, the betting pool, and the dating activities had me laughing out loud and grinning like a fool! It was also nice that some of her previous dates popped up sporadically throughout the rest of the book. 10 Blind Dates was never boring, and even managed to surprise me a time or two. A few of her dates were really lovely, while others were a train wreck you couldn't look away from.
Sophie's family was probably my favorite thing about this book! They all live near each other, so her grandmother's house is always full of people and food (really, really good food). This book made me crave a cannoli! Everyone wanted to participate in Sophie's blind dates, because they wanted to see her smile and have fun. They were invested in her happiness, which was sweet and made my heart feel full. It's not a perfect family, but the love is there and that's what matters. I really liked the relationship between the Fab Four, and wish they'd been able to do more together as a group. They're included on a few of the dates, but I think more isolated moments with them would have been fun! Charlie is hilarious, Olivia is a fierce friend, and Wes is very much The Boy Next Door.
I thought all of the dates were creative and believable, and I'm happy Sophie was willing to take the time she needed to sort through her feelings. She didn't waver whenever Griffin claimed he wanted her back, but she was internally conflicted over what to do. Her emotions and responses felt honest and relatable, but she was also willing to admit when something wasn't working. She gave herself some much needed room to breathe, and she remembered what it was like to be surrounded by people who loved her.
The side story with her sister was stressful! It added another emotional layer to the story, and some long-distance driving. I don't want to give too much away, because it was fun trying to guess what Sophie's dates would be before she went on them, but Sara's choice was my favorite! Also, I wish the characters had been fleshed out just a smidge more, but it wasn't a huge issue. There was so much good to focus us! Simply put, 10 Blind Dates was a fun and entertaining read that I enjoyed immensely!
Labels: 10 Blind Dates, ARC, Ashley Elston, Blog Tour, NetGalley, Rockstar Book Tours
Transformers #13 by Brian Ruckley, Angel Hernandez, Alex Milne, Winston Chan
Marked #1 by David Hine, Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Van Dyke
Spider-Man #2 by J.J. Abrams, Henry Abrams, Sara Pichelli, Olivier Coipel
Firefly #10 by Greg Pak, Dan McDaid, Lee Garbett
Once & Future #3 by Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora
Absolute Carnage #4 by Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman
Absolute Carnage Avengers #1 by Leah Williams, Zac Thompson, Guiu Villanova, Alberto Albequerque, Clayton Crain
Absolute Carnage Scream #3 by Cullen Bunn, Gerardo Sandoval
Absolute Carnage vs Deadpool #3 by Frank Tieri, Marcelo Ferreira, Tyler Kirkham
Guardians of the Galaxy #10 by Donny Cates, Cory Smith, Patrick Zircher
History of the Marvel Universe #4 by Mark Waid, Javier Rodriguez, Steve McNiven
Hit-Girl #9 by Peter Milligan, Alison Sampson, Declan Shalvey
Strayed #3 by Carlos Giffoni, Juan Doe
If you enjoy fantasy, retellings, or Arthurian legend (and aren't opposed to the occasional zombie), then I highly recommend Once & Future. I've only read the first two issues and I'm completely smitten with the story! There's also a kickass grandma! Her grandson is adorable and wholly unprepared for the world she's thrown him into. I'm am so, so happy they decided to make this an ongoing series instead of a mini -- whoop!
Firefly is about to get ugly! I hope Greg Pak doesn't kill off anyone I like, because that would really suck. The first issue of Spider-Man was brutal. My eyes were watering after two pages (I'm seriously going to cry just thinking about it)! Damn you, J.J. Abrams! I believe this new series is going to be about MJ and Peter's son, Ben.
Marked is a new one I'm going to try -- just look at that cover! Also, "terrifying, soul-destroying magic" sounds like loads of fun. ↣ The Marked may look like cool young influencers, but beneath the designer clothes, their bodies are tattooed with the magical glyphs of an ancient order that secretly protects the world against evil forces. With no new occult threats, The Marked use their tattooed powers solely for the pursuit of pleasure until a young woman called Liza creates a dangerous new form of Hybrid Sorcery. The party is over for The Marked. You'll believe in magic-terrifying, soul-destroying magic.
Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
Expected publication: 11/5/19
Synopsis (via Goodreads): Isabel has one rule: no dating.
It's easier--
It's safer--
It's better--
--for the other person.
She's got issues. She's got secrets. She's got rheumatoid arthritis.
But then she meets another sick kid.
He's got a chronic illness Isabel's never heard of, something she can't even pronounce. He understands what it means to be sick. He understands her more than her healthy friends. He understands her more than her own father who's a doctor.
He's gorgeous, fun, and foul-mouthed. And totally into her.
Isabel has one rule: no dating.
It's complicated--
It's dangerous--
It's never felt better--
--to consider breaking that rule for him.
I wasn't sure about this one until I saw the small print on the cover! It says, They don't die in this one, which is a huge relief after reading the synopsis.
Labels: Can't-Wait Wednesday, Comics, Hannah Moskowitz, My Weekly Pull, Sick Kids in Love
An Ember in the Ashes
(An Ember in the Ashes, #1) by Sabaa Tahir
Narrated by Fiona Hardingham & Steve West
Synopsis (via Goodreads): Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free.
Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.
It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire's impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They've seen what happens to those who do.
But when Laia's brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire's greatest military academy.
An Ember in the Ashes was a phenomenal read! I flew through the audiobook and looked forward to being in the car for a little extra listening time (quietly, since the kids are too young for this book). Steve West and Fiona Hardingham are amazing narrators and really brought this story to life. I could listen to them for hours, and I did! I cannot wait to listen to the rest of this series on audio, and I've already purchased physical copies for my shelves. Sabaa Tahir has created a very unique and compelling story, although I wish she was a little nicer to Laia and Elias (she seems to really like making my heart stop and creating scenarios that take my breath away).
The characters in this book are memorable and relatable. Laia didn't start off wanting to change the world, she just wanted to get through the day without drawing attention to herself. When she loses her family, her brother becomes her priority, and she learns that she's stronger than she thinks. We see her go from someone that doesn't want to be noticed, to a person that's willing to sacrifice herself for others. There's very obvious character growth, but it happens over the course of the entire book, which made it more honest and believable.
Elias doesn't want to be a soldier. He doesn't want to spend his life killing for the Empire, so he makes secret plans of his own. When those plans are unexpectedly thwarted, he finds himself battling friends and foes alike. It's hard to know who to trust in this book, since everyone seems to have ulterior motives or they know something we don't. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, but was still surprised when it finally did. There is so much going on in this book -- so many threads -- that it's mind-blowing. Everyone and everything is connected. One small action ripples out until it causes unexpected waves. I absolutely loved it!
Even the secondary characters were well-written and fleshed out. Elias treasured his friends and their place in his life, and he never wanted his actions to impact them negatively. The members of the Resistance, Cook, Izzy, Helene -- all wonderfully written. I could clearly see them in my mind, and I cared about what happened to (most of) them.
An Ember in the Ashes is extremely violent. People are tortured, murdered, and forced into slavery. We see a very dark side of human nature, and how scary it is when one group of people thinks they are better than another. The Martials believe they are superior to the Scholars simply because there was a fight and they won. They kill freely and without mercy, and were even willing to do it to their own comrades. Tahir has painted a very frightening picture that rings true in certain aspects of the world today.
The world-building was incredible! It was so vivid and realistic! I felt like I was there experiencing the world with Laia and Elias. I walked through the catacombs and hidden tunnels, scaled precarious mountain trails and danced at a Moon Festival. Unfortunately, that also meant I shared in Elias and Laia's pain and discomfort (like their emotional turmoil wasn't bad enough -- eesh).
I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to start this series, but hopefully the fourth and final book is published before I finish the third! I already know I'm not going to want to wait once I get that far. I'm going to need answers! If you haven't read An Ember in the Ashes, I highly recommend it! Once you start, you're not going to be able to stop.
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text: KMA – codice aeroportuale IATA dell'aeroporto civile di Kerema (Papua Nuova Guinea)


Housing : NN = Weathertight —NEMA 4, 4X, IP65, Electrical: 3/4" NPT(F)-Right, Material : Aluminum.
Switching element : K = Normal Service AC, 250V AC rating, 125 Volts DC Rating Resistive, 1 dead band multiplier.
Diaphragm & O-Ring : M4 = Viton O-Ring, 316SS diaphragm.
Pressure Port : C1A = 316SS; CF-8M Cast Alloy material, 1/4" NPT(F) Connection Size.


This release includes a large number of updates to the Proxy tool.
You can now specify destination web servers for which Burp will directly pass through SSL connections. Passing through SSL can be useful in cases where it is not straightforward to eliminate SSL errors on the client - for example, in mobile applications that perform SSL certificate pinning. If the application accesses multiple domains, or uses a mix of HTTP and HTTPS connections, then passing through SSL connections to specific problematic hosts still enables you to work on other traffic using Burp in the normal way.
There is a new option to configure whether proxy interception should be enabled when Burp is started up. You can choose to always enable interception, always disable interception, or to restore the setting from when Burp was last closed.
There is a new option to automatically fix missing or superfluous new lines at the end of requests that have been edited in the intercept view. If an edited request does not contain a blank line following the headers, Burp will add this. If an edited request with a body containing URL-encoded parameters contains any newline characters at the end of the body, Burp will remove these.
This new option, which is off by default, can be useful to correct mistakes made while manually editing requests in the interception view, to avoid issuing invalid requests to the server.
You can now configure interception rules for requests and responses based specifically on the names and values of cookies. You can configure rules for responses based on the MIME type and on whether the request was annotated (commented or highlighted) by the user.
You can define rules based on parameter names and values.
You can configure a rule to operate only on the first line of requests, for making quick changes to the URL or request method.
You can optionally use literal or regular expressions in match rules.
You can add comments to rules to describe their purpose. This facilitates quick toggling of individual rules without needing to read them to understand what they are doing.
Various new default rules have been added for performing common tasks.
The documentation has been updated to describe how you can use regular expressions to match multi-line regions of message bodies, and how you can use regex groups in back-references and replacement strings.
You can now manually edit the target server to which an intercepted request will be sent, by clicking on the server caption or the button next to it.
There are more readable and informative messages when a request causes a problem.
Invalid client requests are reproduced in full in the error message, to assist debugging.
The interface is now available both at http://burp (when you have configured your browser to use Burp as its proxy) and at the URL of your Burp listener (for example, http://127.0.0.1:8080, even if your browser is not configured to use Burp).
Burp now supports the new Firefox plug-n-hack plugin. This enables faster configuration of the browser to work with Burp, by automatically configuring the browser to use Burp as its proxy, and installing Burp's CA certificate in the browser. If you are using Firefox and have installed the plug-n-hack plugin, you can configure your browser to use Burp by visiting the URL of your Burp listener (by default, http://127.0.0.1:8080) and following the "Plug-n-hack" link.
The back/forward buttons for navigating the Repeater history now have drop-down lists showing numbered nearby items in the history, to enable quick navigation to a required item.


Gallstones have become a very common problem faced both by men and women. With our changing lifestyle and scarcity of time we often neglect our health. The consequences of getting gallstones can be dangerous if not checked or treated on time.
Gall Stones – What Are They?
The gallbladder is a small pouch like organ, beside the liver which looks similar to a pear. It stores bile in it. Gallstones are small rocks that look like pebbles.
The stored bile sometimes turns into stones. These stones grow in number if not treated at the early stages.
In our body fat is digested with the help of bile. It is made of many different substances like bilirubin, bile salts and cholesterols.
The gallstones are made of either cholesterol or bilirubin. The bile consists of so much cholesterol because after digesting fat it exits our body through excretion. There is no need to think that the natural remedies for gallstones have to be something very exotic.
There are many easily available natural supplements and foods which can treat gallstones with care.
Catch it early stage you can treat them with natural herbal remedies.
Kidney Stones can be excruciating in pain and here we examine some natural remedies.We also look at the causes and the symptoms of kidney stones.
Due to unprocessed minerals in the renal system of our body, kidney stones tend to form. It is noted that calcium oxalate are produced inside the kidney stones. According to research, about 10% of the population suffer from this disease. However, men are four times more prone to this than women. More than that, kidney stones have the tendency to recur. So, if you already experience it, there's a great possibility that you will have it again in the next 20 years.
Kidney stones can occur without you noticing it. Yes, you may feel the uneasiness when urinating but there is a very little chance that you notice the kidney stones; since they are really tiny as a grain of sand.
And if you come to experience severe pain, then that's probably the time that larger stones have already blocked the urethra. To the point, that you can even see blood in your urine. This is due to the damaged lining of organs when the stones pass on its side. And worse, pus indicating infection is more likely to occur.
Though there are huge stones that cause pain, there are cases that they can pass naturally. Thus, there are a number of herbal remedies for kidney stones. And this can be faster.
Drinking plenty of water is simply the best treatment in helping the stone pass.
Drink at least 2-3 litres of water… everyday.
They contain much water rather than just settling down with the dry cooked foods and grains.
Over consumption of oxalate highly contributes to the kidney stones production so, be careful!


For the first time ever, CD Projekt Red has released gameplay images of the in-game Cyberpunk 2077 game. These are images that have already been shown during closed demonstrations during the E3 and Gamescom behind closed.
The demo video can be seen on the Twitch channel of CD Projekt Red . It concerns an in-game picture in which interested parties can get acquainted with the fictional, future world from the RPG for 48 minutes.
All sorts of characters pass by and from the characteristic first-person perspective one can see, among other things, how the protagonist is kept at bay. It also shows how the protagonist shoots enemies, where time is delayed and the projectiles are visible in slow-motion.
Monday afternoon , CD Projekt Red showed a stream on Twitch in which no images of the game could be seen, but only code. That seemed to indicate a puzzle and eventually the code passed into the demo images of CyberPunk 2077.
The game has to be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the PC, but an official release date has not yet been announced by CD Projekt RED. Presumably the game will be released sometime between now and 2021, along with another not yet announced rpg .


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Santiam goes for the 2A state championship
Santiam vs. Monroe is the Game of the Week
Santiam goes for the 2A state championship Santiam vs. Monroe is the Game of the Week Check out this story on statesmanjournal.com: http://stjr.nl/2iLsb5X
Statesman Journal Published 2:06 p.m. PT Nov. 23, 2017
St. Paul defenders surround Santiam's Trevor Tinney as the Buckaroos defeat Santiam 29-27 in a Tri-River Conference game on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Santiam High School in Mill City. (Photo: DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal)Buy Photo
Santiam vs. Monroe
When: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium.
What's at stake: The OSAA Class 2A state championship.
Santiam's state championship history: Santiam won state championships in 1971 and 1972 and was in the state championship game in 1994. The Wolverines are in the state playoffs for the ninth time.
What Santiam has to do to win: The Wolverines (11-1) have an opponent with an MO in Monroe (10-1). The Dragons run the ball a lot.
In Monroe's 47-42 semifinal win against Knappa, running back Zach Young rushed for 253 yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries and the team amassed 394 yards on the ground.
Santiam's defensive front will have a lot of work to do all day, and the Wolverines can't afford to give up big plays.
State championship connection: Santiam senior receiver Jordan Lanham and junior lineman Dustin Keys played on the Wolveines' boys basketball team, which won the 2A state championship in March.
Santiam Christian vs. Cascade Christian
When: 4 p.m. Saturday at Cottage Grove High School.
Santiam Christian's state championship history: The Eagles (10-2) are in the state championship game for the fifth time and second in three years. Santiam Christian is playing a Cascade Christian (11-1) team that beat it 47-0 earlier in the season.


The President of the prestigious Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Catherine Nasmith, is to speak in Newmarket next month about the looming threat to the Town's Heritage Conservation District. She will also describe similar struggles elsewhere in Ontario where developers and local communities have locked horns.
The meeting will be held at 7pm on Thursday 14 April 2016 at Trinity United Church, 461 Park Avenue, Newmarket. The venue is directly opposite the site of Bob Forrest's proposed seven storey Clock Tower development. The location is in the heart of the heritage district where a Town-mandated three storey height cap ostensibly applies.
Forrest backs the Heritage Conservation District but says it should not apply to the lands in his ownership. He has appealed to the OMB on this point.
The meeting is open to the public. All are welcome.
The race to preserve Newmarket's unique panoramas and vistas in one of Ontario's most immediately recognisable historic Main Streets will move up a gear when two key committees meet to consider Forrest's plans.
The influential Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee meets at 7pm on 5 April 2016 at the Town's HQ at 395 Mulock Drive. Then the Town's Committee of the Whole meets at 1.30pm on Monday 18 April 2016. Councillors will receive a detailed report from the Town's planners and will decide whether the proposal should go out for the second time to a public meeting.
29. The Heritage Impact Assessment of Bob Forrest's Clock Tower Planning Application is to be "Peer Reviewed" but who decides who does the reviewing?
20. Whatever happened to… King George School?
18. The Clock Tower, Joe Sponga and where are we now?